Milwaukee Bucks Rumors

Antetkounmpo has been ruled out for the start of the playoffs due to a left calf strain, but the two-time MVP could return later in the first round, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Lillard is dealing with a right groin strain and has missed three consecutive games, but he could return Friday, head coach Doc Rivers told Eric Nehm of The Athletic. "I think he's closer," Rivers said. "I cannot guarantee that, though...Now that's one injury that if it's not 100 percent or 90-whatever percentile they put him in, then no. With that one, we're just not going to take any chances. It's not worth it."

Beasley leads the league with 217 attempted threes from the corners, converting his attempts at a 45.6 percent clip.

Lillard became the first player in Bucks' franchise history to record a game with 30-plus points and 15-plus assists, dropping 31 points and 16 dimes in Sunday's 140-129 victory over Phoenix.

Beverley "doesn't think [Philadelphia's] front office wants to win a title this season, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Livingston has connected on 35.9 percent of 39 three-point attempts across 13 G League appearances this season.

Beasley is set to compete in the 3-Point Contest at All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis.

Lillard will look to repeat as a defending champion of the 3-Point Contest Saturday at All-Star Weekend.

Green is at risk of being traded if Milwaukee looks to lessen the team's tax bill, The Athletic's John Hollinger reports.

Connaughton's salary would likely be included in any trade Milwaukee makes before Thursday's deadline, John Hollinger of the Athletic reports.

Portis is among Team USA's 41 roster candidates for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports. He participated in the 2023 FIBA World Cup last summer.

Lillard is featured among 41 finalists as candidates for the 2024 Olympic squad, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Lillard erupted for 45 points and 11 assists in Saturday's win over Detroit, representing his sixth career game posting 45-plus points and 10-plus assists -- tied for fifth most in NBA history.

Beasley will participate in the three-point contest at All-Star Weekend if invited, Chris Haynes of Turner Sports reports.

Crowder has been cleared to return Wednesday in Cleveland after recovering from core muscle surgery, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Lillard scored the 20,000th point of his career during Tuesday's win over the Spurs.

Lopez is averaging 11.3 points, 3.8 rebounds and 4.2 blocks per game over his last six contests.

Antetokounmpo is shooting a career-high 62.3 percent from the field, while his 2.8 combined steals and blocks per game is on par with the defensive production of his 2018-19 MVP season.

Beasley has buried at least four three-point attempts in six of his past seven contests, shooting 46.0 percent on 9.0 threes per game over that span.

Antetokounmpo's 64 points Wednesday set Milwaukee's new single-game scoring record, passing Michael Redd's previous franchise record of 57 points.

Lillard is shooting 41.9 percent from the field and 35.0 percent from three across his first 21 appearances for the Bucks this season.

Antetokounmpo was named to the IST All-Tournament Team on Monday.

Antetokounmpo is averaging 30.5 points per game through 21 appearances.

Jackson will likely see more minutes for the Bucks while Jae Crowder recovers from his groin surgery, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.

Beauchamp is expected to see a bigger role in the Bucks' rotation while Jae Crowder is sidelined following groin surgery, Eric Nehm of The Athletic reports.